38 CFR 4.7 - Higher of two evaluations.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief last revised: Jan 30, 2026

View all text of Subpart A [§ 4.1 - § 4.31]

§ 4.7 - Higher of two evaluations.

Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations shall be applied, the higher evaluation will be assigned if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating. Otherwise, the lower rating will be assigned.

authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155,unless

source: 29 FR 6718, May 22, 1964, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 38 CFR 4.7